The difference between Mediocre and Peculiar

When used as nouns, mediocre means a person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim, whereas peculiar means that which is peculiar.

When used as adjectives, mediocre means having no peculiar or outstanding features, whereas peculiar means out of the ordinary.

check bellow for the other definitions of Mediocre and Peculiar

  1. Mediocre as an adjective:

    Having no peculiar or outstanding features; not extraordinary, special, exceptional, or great; of medium quality.

    Examples:

    "I'm pretty good at tennis but only mediocre at racquetball."

  1. Mediocre as a noun:

    A person of minor significance, accomplishment or acclaim; a common and undistinguished person.

  2. Mediocre as a noun (historical):

    A member of a socioeconomic class between the upper ranks of society and the agricultural workers.

  1. Peculiar as an adjective:

    Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.

    Examples:

    "The sky had a peculiar appearance before the storm."

    "It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street."

  2. Peculiar as an adjective:

    Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.

    Examples:

    "Kangaroos are peculiar to Australia."

  3. Peculiar as an adjective (dated):

    One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not shared or possessed by others.

  4. Peculiar as an adjective (dated):

    Particular; individual; special; appropriate.

  1. Peculiar as a noun:

    That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

  2. Peculiar as a noun (UK, canon law):

    an ecclesiastical district, parish, chapel or church outside the jurisdiction of the bishop of the diocese in which it is situated.

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